Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Ergonomic Height-Adjustable Workspace Platform

Publication ID: 24-11857073_0001_PTD
Published: November 07, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Ergonomic Height-Adjustable Workspace Platform,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857073_0001_PTD, Published November 07, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857073_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,073.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a desktop workspace platform that adjusts up and down vertically, addressing the health risks associated with prolonged sitting. However, the existing design has limitations, such as manual height adjustment, exposed linear actuators, and lack of customization options. The present invention overcomes these limitations by introducing motorized actuation, automatic height adjustment, built-in cable management, and customizable user interfaces.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention introduces novel features that improve upon the original patent, including motorized actuation, automatic height adjustment, and customizable user interfaces. These advancements provide a significant improvement in user experience, comfort, and productivity, making the invention non-obvious and novel compared to the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include the use of different types of actuators, such as pneumatic or hydraulic systems, or the integration of additional features, such as wireless charging or built-in ergonomic accessories. The invention could also be adapted for use in other applications, such as standing desks or adjustable shelving systems.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced vertical adjustment system for desktop workspaces has significant commercial potential in the office furniture and ergonomic accessories markets. The invention could be marketed as a premium product, targeting companies and individuals seeking to improve workplace health and productivity. Potential industries include corporate offices, healthcare, education, and technology.

Field of Art

Ergonomic furniture design, specifically adjustable desktop workstations with vertical height modification mechanisms

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A mechanical engineer or industrial designer with expertise in ergonomic furniture, familiar with linear actuator technologies, mechanical linkage systems, and user interface design for adjustable workspaces

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core vertical adjustment mechanism. The proposed motorized actuation, sensor-based height detection, and user interface customization are logical incremental improvements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance the functionality of an adjustable workspace platform.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Linear actuator for vertical height adjustment of work surface platform
PTD Variation
Motorized actuator with automatic height detection and user-configurable settings
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding sensor-based height detection and customizable interfaces represents a known technique for improving user experience with minimal technical complexity
Source Patent Element
Work surface platform with vertical adjustment capability
PTD Variation
Curved or angled surface design to promote ergonomic standing work positions
Obviousness Reasoning
Surface geometry modifications are a predictable design choice to enhance user comfort and ergonomics within an adjustable workspace
Source Patent Element
Basic height adjustment mechanism
PTD Variation
Integrated cable management system that conceals wiring during platform movement
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating cable management is an obvious solution to a known problem of cable interference in adjustable furniture designs
Source Patent Element
Manual height adjustment mechanism
PTD Variation
User interface with programmable height presets and elevation speed controls
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding programmable interface controls represents a standard technological enhancement to improve user interaction with mechanical systems
Source Patent Element
Basic vertical workspace platform
PTD Variation
Alternative actuation methods including pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Obviousness Reasoning
Substituting different actuation technologies is a predictable design variation within the known mechanical engineering approaches for height adjustment
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857073, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the variations disclosed herein to be obvious extensions of the prior art, rendering subsequent claims directed to these technical modifications unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103. The incremental improvements represent predictable variations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance adjustable workspace platform functionality.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,073
TitleDesktop workspace that adjusts vertically
Assignee(s)Office Kick, Inc.